Synopsis: A savage killer from a remote Amazon tribe becomes grandfather to the grandchildren of the North American man he killed. End of the Spear is a dramatic feature film based on the true story of the documentary film Beyond the Gates. The screenplay for End of the Spear was written from the perspective of Mincaye one of the Waodani tribesmen from the spearing raid that killed five North American missionaries.
Directed by Jim Hanon Writing credits Bill Ewing / Bart Gavigan Louie Leonardo .... Mincayani   Chad Allen .... Nate Saint/Steve Saint   Jack Guzman .... Kimo Christina Souza .... Dayumae   Chase Ellison .... Young Steve Saint   Sean McGowan .... Jim Elliot Cara Stoner .... Marj Saint   Beth Bailey .... Elisabeth Elliot    Stephen Caudill .... Ed McCully Matt Lutz .... Pete Fleming   Cheno Meqaquito .... Gikita   Jose Liberto Caizamo .... Nampa Patrick Zeller .... Roger Youderian    Magdalena Condoba .... Akawo   Traci Dinwiddie .... Marilou McCully

Chad will play a dual role that of one of the five missionaries and the son that returns to the tribe. Stay tuned to Chad Allen Online for further updates.

'End of the Spear' Earns Crystal Heart Award from Heartland Film Festival

"We feel extremely honored to receive a Crystal Heart Award from the Heartland Film Festival," said Mart Green, founder and CEO of Every Tribe Entertainment.  "Making this film has been an incredible experience and a true labor of love for all involved.  This public recognition is affirmation that we have created a powerful and moving film that will impact people, and we are excited about the momentum that's building toward the theatrical release in January."

Update January 27, 2005 from the film's web site

JANUARY 2006 MARKS THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF FIVE DEATHS THAT IMPACTED THE WORLD

50 years ago, one of the greatest stories of forgiveness was born. It was born from the death of five missionaries, led by Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, and grew from the discovery of hope that followed. In January 2006, 50 years after the spearing, the feature length movie will release in theaters nationwide. GET READY FOR THIS STORY TO IMPACT THE WORLD AGAIN. It's a story that many will never forget. It's a story that is very much alive.

End of the Spear in the News
Featurette (5 min 13 sec)	Sovereignty, Suffering, and the Work of Missions  by Steve Saint Interesting read about casting Chad from the director Interviews With End of the Spear's Real Inspirations About - News & Issues - New York, NY, USA The gay activist as Saint…and bridge builder? World Magazine Blog - Chicago, IL, USA Film recalls slain missionary Miami Herald - FL, USA Popfocus for Janaury 14, 2006 Henderson Gleaner - Henderson, KY, USA Chad Allen interview Hanging with Chad Steve Saint Interview Mincaye (Louis Leonardo Interview) Interview with Jim Hanon End Of the Spear The Power of Forgiveness by Betty Jo Tucker Chad Allen: Missionary Man by Andrew Davis  Movie Review by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat  Hollywood.com review  2theadvocate (not the best review but praise for Allen) Missionaries escape criticism in 'Spear' Openly Gay Actor Chad Allen Plays Straight for Pay in End of the Spear  Despite Allen, fine acting, ‘Spear’ piles on ''END OF THE SPEAR'' PIERCES THE HEART IN RE-TELLING THE STORY OF  FIVE MARTYRED MISSIONARIES IN ECUADOR, 1956
Exclusive interview with Steve Saint & Mincaye (8 min)
Trailer (1 min 30 sec)

 

Behind the Scenes Photos
Courtesy of Stephen Caudill

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About Steve Saint:
Mission of Love
Son befriends father’s murderer on the mission field
By Penny Lent
 

This is a ten year old article written by Steve Saint, son of Nate Saint. In the article, written in observance of the 40 year anniversary of his father's death, Steve tells the story as he had only recently heard it in 1995 - the story from the perspective of the men and women who were part of the killing party. Here is a link to the Word document. It is truly an amazing story of grace and redemption worthy of your reading.

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Steve Saint: The question people usually ask me is “How did you forgive these people? And really, the honest truth is I didn’t. I mean, it never occurred to me, really, that there was anything to forgive. Now, that wasn’t because of some great altruism. It was just that before my dad was killed, I remembered how excited Dad was, hoping to be able to contact these people so that they wouldn’t be killed by the oil companies or the government. And then after my dad was killed, you know, kids follow their parent’s clues. I mean, you sit around and your dad’s cheering because some guy just knocked the stuffings out of someone else trying to catch a football in the air, and what do you say? …I mean, that’s brutal, but you grow up thinking, “That’s great, man, what a great hit!” …My aunt loved these people. She was willing to risk her life to go and live with them. My mom was praying for them, my dad…I just couldn’t wait to meet them. I think it’s just a heritage that people don’t understand… So, um, I can tell you this, I watched very carefully, I watched my mom and these other four women and I never, ever, ever noticed or sensed any resentment. Now sad, oh, yeah, I mean their lives, can you imagine how devastated? I was devastated. My hero, I watched him fly off into the jungles one morning and he never came back… I never saw any resentment or anger towards the Waodani and I never saw any resentment or anger towards God, which is even maybe the bigger deal.

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